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Front Brake Caliper: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

  2. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE 
    1. Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper, then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.

      Torque: 30 N.m (310 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

    2. Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Line
      G03069416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE CALIPER 

    Remove the 2 mounting bolts and remove the caliper.

    Torque: 123 N.m (1,250 kgf.cm, 90 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 2: Removing Caliper
    G03069417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE CLIP AND 2 PINS 
  5. REMOVE 2 PAD RETAINER CLIPS 
  6. REMOVE 2 PADS, ANTI-SQUEAL SHIMS AND PAD RETAINERS